2009 Xinjiang earthquake
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| UTC time | 2009-01-25 01:47:47 |
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| ISC event | n/a |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 25 January 2009 |
| Local time | 09:47:47 CST |
| Magnitude | 5.1 Mw(USGS) |
| Depth | 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 43°18′N 80°54′E / 43.3°N 80.9°E |
| Type | Dip-slip (reverse) |
| Areas affected | China |
| Total damage | $US 3.1 million |
| Max. intensity | MMI V (Moderate) |
| Casualties | None |
The 2009 Xinjiang earthquake occurred in the Xinjiang of the People's Republic of China. It occurred at 9:47 a.m in Qapqal on January 25, 2009.[1]
Damage
It has affected more than 4,500 people and caused house collapses and other damage. In total, 4,549 people in the Xibe Autonomous County of Qapqal and Zhaosu County were affected. They have been relocated to schools, government buildings and tents, said a regional civil affairs department official. No casualties have been reported so far.[1]
A total of 198 houses collapsed and 2,928 were damaged. The direct economic loss was estimated at 21 million yuan ($US 3.1 million).[1]